Description
This sweet pea, mango and mint salad screams spring! Topped with a maple lemon vinaigrette this is not only pretty; it is delicious!
Ingredients
8 oz fresh green peas, such as Sugar Snaps, English Peas or even Snow Peas cooked according to instructions
10 oz shelled peas (If using frozen, just thaw them according to package directions) Or cook according to instructions
2–4 T fresh chopped fresh mint
A couple big handfuls of watercress (optional)
1 Mango, sliced real pretty like
1/2 c chopped red onion
Optional: Buratta or goat cheese
Dressing:
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
3 T maple syrup
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 2 lemons
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 t kosher salt
1/4 t freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Directions:
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
To make dressing combine all dressing ingredients in a small jar. Shake to combine. Toss about 1/2 of dressing with pea salad about 30 minutes before serving. You will have some left over. But that’s OK. You can use it on another salad!